vested interest

vest·ed in·ter·est

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ves-tid in-ter-ist, -trist]
- /ˈvɛs tɪd ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst/
- /ˈvestɪd ˈɪntrəst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ves-tid in-ter-ist, -trist]
- /ˈvɛs tɪd ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst/

Definitions of vested interest words

noun vested interest a special interest in an existing system, arrangement, or institution for particular personal reasons. 1
noun vested interest a permanent right given to an employee under a pension plan. 1
noun vested interest vested interests, the persons, groups, etc., who benefit the most from existing business or financial systems. 1
variable noun vested interest If you have a vested interest in something, you have a very strong reason for acting in a particular way, for example to protect your money, power, or reputation. 0
noun vested interest an existing and disposable right to the immediate or future possession and enjoyment of property 0
noun vested interest a strong personal concern in a state of affairs, system, etc, usually resulting in private gain 0

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Origin of vested interest

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20

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Parts of speech for Vested interest

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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vested interest popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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